Finding the Third Proportional to 44,706 and 62,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,706 and 62,650 is: 87,796.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,706 : 62,650 = 62,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,706/62,650 = 62,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,706x = 62,650 × 62,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,706x = 3,925,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,925,022,500/44,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,796.32
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